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Big Buddha, Phuket
Phang Nga INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
KHAO LAK 60KM ATTRACTION PHUKET
FERRY
Phuket, the ‘Pearl of the Andaman’,
Mai Khao Beach • Phuket Airport  is Thailand’s largest island, boasting
white sandy beaches, crystal clear seas,
limestone cliffs and world-renowned dive
Nai Yang Beach
sites. The most popular beaches are
• Ao Po Grand Marina situated along the azure waters of the
Nai Thon Beach Naka Yai western shore. Patong Beach is known for
Island
Po its shopping and nightlife, whereas Karon,
Bang Tao Bay Bay Kata and Kamala beaches are perfect
for families. Explore Old Phuket town to
Bang Tao Beach
• Royal Phuket Marina appreciate the unique Sino-Portuguese
Surin Beach architecture, shrines, temples, shophouses,
Phuket
Kamala Beach quaint cafés and museums.
Koh Maphrao
(Coconut Island)
Kalim Beach SEE
Patong Beach • Patong • See the giant white Big Buddha sitting atop
Nakkerd Hill close to Chalong Bay
•
Phuket Town • Rassada Pier • Head up to Karon View Point for amazing
Karon Beach Phuket views over Kata Noi, Kata and Karon beaches
Bay
Big Buddha
DO
Kata Beach Chalong Panwa Bay
Bay • Travel via speedboat to Phang Nga Bay,
to see James Bond Island and swim in
Koh Lon
2HR the emerald waters
Nai Ham Beach Koh Aeo Koh Phi Phi • Make your way to Phuket Town Night Markets
Rawai Koh Hae for live music, local food stalls and shopping
Beach
(Coral Island)
EAT & DRINK
• Take a tour of Chalong Bay Rum Distillery,
sample spirits and end with a refreshing mojito
WHAT’S ON
Songkran Festival
13 to 15 April
Laguna Phuket Marathon
14 to 15 June
Vegetarian Festival
October (dates to be confirmed)

Karon Beach

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